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Had gelato here and it was great. It reminded me of the gelato in Italy and would recommend going here. The only issue I had was slow service. There was a short line but it took almost 10 minutes to get our order. Overall would recommend this place.

Carpe Diem has become a mainstay in downtown Lafayette in just a few years. Award-winning Italian gelato chef Silvia Bertolazzi makes amazing and creative gelato, and they also have panino and soup du jour. An avid supporter of the arts and culture scene, Silvia always has events going on, and and a bulletin board in the back with posters of...
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Maybe the gelato is delicious- latte tastes like mud. Staff not rude but not friendly either. Not a place with hangout atmosphere- feels as if they're over being in this business. I've walked by many times & wanted to go in. Disappointing.

I was thrilled to find this speciality coffee place in Lafayette. Whenever I'm away from home, my first concern is satisfying my addiction to speciality coffee. Walking past, I spotted the La Marzocco machine through the window, then the pour-over bar, and instantly knew that this was a special place. I wasn't disappointed - the coffee was excellent, made with...
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I loved the choices of gelato and the staff. It is a local favorite and crowded on special occasion nights - meaning may be hard to get a table. Artsy crowd which is good for people watching. Sometimes has live music outside, not loud but live which is good.

The owner tries hard (and succeeds) at providing excellent, honest and authentic gelatos and espresso. No compromise in product or how they give it to you. That is my only complaint. Specifically, the hot chocolate. While very, very good, don't even bother to ask for a deviation (like extra milk). They get way to sensitive.
Other than that, no complaints.

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